Local techies and tinkerers will help residents reuse and recycle when the yearly “Fix It! Don’t Pitch It” workshop returns to Winter Park Events Center on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, presented by the City of Winter Park and Winter Park Library, supports the city’s Sustainability Action Plan by repairing worn or slightly damaged items that might otherwise end up in landfills.
“Fix It! Don’t Pitch It” is not only an opportunity for the community to save money, but also to meet and work with fellow residents who donate their time and skills to pass along tips on fixing and maintaining household items. What began in 2017 with eight assistants now includes 12-15 volunteers helping to fix everything from textiles to home computers. “We recruit from our large corps of library and city volunteers,” Winter Park Library Director of Community Engagement Jody Lazar told the32789. “We also use VolunteerMatch and promote the opportunities on social media and email.”
Items considered for repairs include eyeglasses, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, clothing and other textiles. Anyone interested in volunteering for the workshop can fill out an application, here.
For more information on “Fix It! Don’t Pitch It,” email sustainability@cityofwinterpark.org, call 407-599-3450, or access cityofwinterpark.org/fixitdontpitchit.